Conewango Creek Site 16 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyCattaraugus
Nearest CityEast Randolph
River/StreamELM CREEK
Coordinates42.22328, -78.94141

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,700 acre-ft
Max Storage3,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge13,576 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCATTARAUGUS COUNTY;Cattaraugus County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00593
Federal IDNY00593
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Conewango Creek Site 16a Dam 2.3 mi High Lyle Underwood W L Pond #2 Dam & Dike 3.9 mi Low Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam 5.7 mi Significant Conewango Creek Site 19 Dam 6.3 mi High Conewango Creek Site 1 Dam 7.1 mi High Anderson Dam 8.1 mi Significant Camp Chautauqua Pond Dam 8.2 mi Significant Cabic Pond Dam 8.9 mi Significant Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam 9.3 mi Low Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam 9.8 mi High